Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. NIV
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.TNL
It sounds crazy, but my Dear Husband and I are grateful for the recent events that rocked our world. Coming close to death teaches us what real life is. Our prayer has been that God won't let us forget how grateful we feel for
11.each other
12.almost 34 years together
13.our 3 children (now adults) of promise and our beautiful daughter in love
14.our 3 grandchildren, the Sprittles
15.being blessed with parents who loved us and taught us about Jesus
16.the friends God has given us for our journey on earth
17.laughter
18.the Words of God written in a language we can understand and hold in our hearts
19.conversations about Life
20.the beauty of God reflected in the Christmas cactus blooms beginning to emerge
21.the glory of the skies
22.the kindness of strangers
23.music
24.words of beauty that touch the heart
25.the cloud of faith witnesses through the ages
26.time with family to touch, to listen, to love
27.fond memories of childhood
28.the awe and wonder of the Christmas season ahead
29.joy that arises from hope
30.this gratitude community
A favorite hymn from childhood echoes in my mind these days.
"Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices."
It was written at a time of war and pestilence and lack by a pastor who knew his Redeemer was the sum of all things. I encourage you to read about his story here.
Now thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom his world rejoices;
Who from our mothers’ arms,
Hath blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
Won't you join me as I join others in the impossible--the recounting of those "countless gifts of love" at the gratitude community?
